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At the Edge of Light and Reflection | Anna Oláh’s Reflective Universe at Hybridart Space
From early November, Hybridart Space is immersed in a singular glow: Anna Oláh’s new exhibition engages viewers both visually and conceptually, creating an atmosphere that feels at once intimate and transcendental through the interplay of light, mirrors and self-reflection.
The founder of the ANNA AMÉLIE brand has now carried
A Cute and Stylish Corner Coffe in Kyiv – Frank Café
Take the neighbourhood’s beloved café, but make it chic – Frank was opened 9 years ago, and although it was frequented by the locals, Yana Molodykh, the renowned Ukrainian designer took it to the next level with a brand-new storefront.
“The customer wanted to refresh the interior of the coffee
A New Neighbourhood at the Foot of the Dolomites – Renneria
In the South Tyrolean landscape near Bolzano, a new kind of urban life is taking shape — one that lets architecture and nature grow together. Designed by NOA (Network of Architecture), Renneria reimagines the rhythm of everyday living through a model rooted in sustainability, community, and Alpine calm.
Set on the
Korea on the World Stage – How a Small Nation Became a Global Cultural Powerhouse
Western fascination with Eastern cultures is far from a new phenomenon. For centuries, artists, scholars, and explorers have been drawn to what is distant, unfamiliar, and different from the everyday. While the concept of orientalism has gradually faded from mainstream discourse following the collapse of colonial empires, its legacy remains
The Most Stylish Olympics – The Posters of the Italian Winter Games Revealed
The 2026 Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics already promise to be a celebration of the union between design and sport. Organized in the spirit of Italian elegance, contemporary visual culture, and sustainability, the Games will be about far more than snow and competition—they will embody cultural expression at its finest.
Where Nature and Sound Meet – Bang & Olufsen × Antolini
What happens when Danish minimalism meets the refined elegance of Italian natural stone? The answer lies in Bang & Olufsen and Antolini’s latest collaboration: the Beosound Balance Natura – a speaker that is as much a sculptural object as it is a technological masterpiece.
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Sandbanks on the Vistula
Domestic Political Wanderings in Poland, with Foreign Policy Expert and Former Diplomat Zsombor Zeöld.
For those who frequent Warsaw during the summer months, the sight may be familiar: in the city’s iconic river, the Vistula, sandbanks begin to emerge. At the end of September 2025, the Polish government led
A Shadow War in Moldova
The atmosphere in Moldova remains tense following the parliamentary elections held on 28 September. The vote was not merely a domestic test of strength; behind the scenes, Moscow and Brussels were engaged in a discreet struggle for influence. In the end, despite Russian disinformation campaigns and unusual Western involvement, voters
Lithuania Will Remain a Frontline State – interview with Laurynas Vaičiūnas
“Lithuanian history is defined by sacrifice,” stresses Laurynas Vaičiūnas. That legacy, he argues, explains why Vilnius rejects half-measures in the face of Russian aggression and why its path often diverges from Hungary’s. In this interview, Vaičiūnas also weighs in on Lithuania’s demographic struggles, immigration dilemmas, and its role
Ghosts of Vukovar
In the autumn of 1991, as the once-elegant streets of Vukovar were transformed into a wasteland of shattered brick and scorched earth, a handful of rag-tag volunteers—Hungarians among them—stood shoulder to shoulder with Croatian defenders against the onslaught of a mechanized Yugoslav People’s Army. Twenty-five years later,
The Rise of the Turkish Crescent
The Emergence of the Neo-Ottoman and Turkic World
In recent decades, Turkey has pursued an increasingly assertive foreign policy. This strategy is shaped by its imperial historical legacy, geopolitical challenges, and regional power ambitions. Ankara seeks to expand its influence in the Middle East, the Mediterranean, the Balkans, and Africa
Echoes of Homo Sovieticus: Memory, Myth, and Modern Russia
More than three decades after the Soviet Union’s collapse, a ghost lingers in post-Soviet consciousness—Homo Sovieticus, the archetype born of totalitarian adaptation, Cold War ideologies, and psychological survival. But is this figure a relic of the past, or a mirror reflecting the psyche of today’s Russia, where
Where Even the Silence Listens – Greenland May Become the World's Next Flashpoint
Just half an hour ago, the blazing summer sun scorched my skin; now a piercing wind slashes my face at Greenland’s Kangerlussuaq Airport. The plane door swings open to reveal a world of endless ice and silence. Once, this land was seen by the outside world as merely a
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Gene Therapy: Once a Dream, now a Reality
Gene therapy, once confined to science fiction, is now reshaping modern medicine by rewriting our DNA to cure previously untreatable diseases. Insight by Stanislav Andranovitš.
When we imagine the people of the future, our minds often conjure up cyberpunk visions: people with brain implants, artificial eyes, and mechanical limbs. However,
A Trillion-Dollar Dream: Poland Joins the Club
Poland’s economy has reached a historic milestone: its GDP has surpassed one trillion US dollars, placing it among the world’s twenty largest economies. While Warsaw proudly celebrates—with Prime Minister Donald Tusk declaring that this is “certainly not our last word”—international institutions are increasingly vocal about rising
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Our Favourite Christmas Design Markets This Year | Top 5
During the holiday season, it’s not only the city lights that switch into festive mode: the local design scene also shows its most exciting face at this time of year. We selected five Christmas markets where, instead of mass-produced gifts, you’ll find the personal worlds of creators, studios
Fresh Collabs We Already Love | Top 5
Brand collaborations today are no longer simple experiments but cultural statements: new objects, new forms, and new stories emerge at the intersection of different worlds. This season, we’ve selected five collabs that boldly and playfully redraw the boundaries of design, fashion, and pop culture—while creating objects that are
Back to the roots | Conversation with Marcin Rusak Studio
Marcin Rusak Studio’s works are easily recognisable even from afar – delicate floral motifs and dreamlike, surreal visions take shape as spatial installations, sculptural vases or poetic seat-objects. And while these creations are undeniably a visual feast, it is their narrative depth that truly defines them. How can plants become
A Cute and Stylish Corner Coffe in Kyiv – Frank Café
Take the neighbourhood’s beloved café, but make it chic – Frank was opened 9 years ago, and although it was frequented by the locals, Yana Molodykh, the renowned Ukrainian designer took it to the next level with a brand-new storefront.
“The customer wanted to refresh the interior of the coffee
A New Neighbourhood at the Foot of the Dolomites – Renneria
In the South Tyrolean landscape near Bolzano, a new kind of urban life is taking shape — one that lets architecture and nature grow together. Designed by NOA (Network of Architecture), Renneria reimagines the rhythm of everyday living through a model rooted in sustainability, community, and Alpine calm.
Set on the
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Korea on the World Stage – How a Small Nation Became a Global Cultural Powerhouse
Western fascination with Eastern cultures is far from a new phenomenon. For centuries, artists, scholars, and explorers have been drawn to what is distant, unfamiliar, and different from the everyday. While the concept of orientalism has gradually faded from mainstream discourse following the collapse of colonial empires, its legacy remains
Culture and Technology Reunite in Vienna | CultTech Summit 2025
At the end of October, Vienna once again becomes the meeting point for the world’s leading minds in culture and technology. The CultTech Summit 2025 will bring together artists, scientists, developers and investors to rethink what creativity means in the digital age. More than just a conference, the two-day
The New Rhythm of Time in the Greek Mountains – MANNA Arcadia
High in the Peloponnese, among Arcadia’s whispering pines, stands a house once built for healing. Nearly a century later, it still is — only now, the cure lies in stillness.
MANNA Arcadia is not a place you visit. It’s a place you settle into. Perched 1,200 metres above
Community, Sports, and Good Coffee – Hundreds Ran along the Budapest Riverbank with Running Latte Club
Starting out alone is the hardest part – this is what Viki Környei and Attila Nyári, the founders of the Running Latte Club, realized. At their latest event, more than two hundred people racked up the kilometers, then enjoyed croissants on the Budapest waterfront at the end of the running party.
Book Recommendation – 5 New Contemporary Romanian Books from the Budapest International Book Festival
With its 30th anniversary and record number of exhibitors, there will be plenty of reasons to visit the Budapest International Book Festival this weekend. In honor of Romania's status as guest of honor, we have compiled a list of five recent contemporary Romanian publications that are now available in Hungarian
Why Coffee Trends Never Sleep – and Neither Do We
From campfire brews to specialty waves: the ever-changing world of coffee by Stanislav Andranovitš.
Coffee trends, like any other trends, are always changing. Before globalization, coffee was shaped by local traditions: Italians perfected espresso, Turks and Arabs brewed strong unfiltered coffee in a cezve or ibrik, and in Ethiopia, the
Pulsates, Thumps, Twists Like a Vine – Csángó Songs Brought to Life by Tindia
– "Are you free on Thursday?" – "Sure!" Sometimes, a well-timed question in the hallway can lead to great things: for ten years, the band Tindia has been promoting the folk music treasures of the Carpathian Basin with a modern sound, sometimes with a changing lineup, but always with the same energy.
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From fermentation to the philosophy of making ramen soup | Piqniq pack—Part 14
How to ferment with the help of mushrooms and bacteria found in nature? When does a gastronomy enterprise communicate properly? What are the tasks of a restaurant owner’s everyday life? What is the philosophy of making ramen soup? Here is the fresh Piqniq pack part with questions and answers!
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TASTE | Tibor Rosenstein & Róbert Rosenstein
They have hosted guests such as Robert de Niro, Steven Spielberg and Mark Ruffalo, but that’s not the only reason Rosenstein Restaurant is legendary. It’s not just a place to eat, it’s a place to be—a genuine family-run restaurant where guests have been welcomed with a
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TASTE | Katalin Lőrinc
Over the past decades, she has worked with several European companies from Stockholm to Brussels. Katalin Lőrinc is an iconic figure in contemporary dance, and not only when it comes to choreography. In her TED talk two years ago, she opened many people’s eyes to why it’s good
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TASTE | János Mizsei—MÁK bistro
We arrive at the MÁK bistro before the evening service, where we are immediately approached by the “chamber shelf” dressed in a modern guise—we speculate for minutes which jars can hide what. Later, the chef, János Mizsei, also comes in and offers us one of the jars: it contains